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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)
Timeless Tales and New Adventures Kids Will Love to Read
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Discover new books, document your favourites, learn fun facts about books and authors, and develop a lifelong reading habit. 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations...
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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)
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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) offers a fun, interactive way for kids ages 4-12+ to explore must-read books, document their favorites, and develop a love for reading.
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Description
Discover new books, document your favourites, learn fun facts about books and authors, and develop a lifelong reading habit.
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive features to inspire young readers.
This revised edition includes diverse voices and graphic novels and reflects current educational trends, making it a modern and inclusive reading guide for young readers today. From classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Beezus and Ramona, and The Phantom Tollbooth to newer favourites such as Big, New Kid, and Brown Girl Dreaming, this inspiring guide covers every stage of a young reader's journey.
Designed as an engaging journal, this book allows you to document your reading journey by noting which books you've read, why you love them, and how you rate each one.
Each book entry includes:
- Brief description and quote: Provides insight into the book's story, theme, and style.
- Engaging illustrations: Feature characters or key elements from each book.
- "Did you know?" facts: Fun tidbits about the book or author to spark curiosity.
- "What to read next?": Recommendations to help you find more books you'll love.
- Interactive rating and note space: A place for you to rate and write about your experience with each book.
Organised by book format (picture books, early readers, chapter books, and more) and cross-indexed by subjects like fairy tales, fantasy, sports, and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up promotes family reading time and encourages lifelong reading habits.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780760397763
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Walter Foster Jr.
Edition: Revised Edition
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 207.0mm
Weight: 308g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Bianca Schulze is the author of several bestselling picture books, including Don't Wake the Dragon and Who Loves the Dragon?, as well as the founder and editor of The Children's Books Review, a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy. She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children's book lover. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.
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